The Best Memory-Foam Pillows for Supportive and Satisfying Sleep

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Modern memory-foam pillows are crafted for every type of sleeper out there — not just those who prefer a firmer feel. While the solid variety is still best for providing ample neck and back support, shredded memory-foam pillows are gaining popularity, because they're just as responsive and supportive, yet way more huggable, than fixed-form pillows. Read on to see our top selects in memory-foam pillows for each sleep preference and budget!

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Best Overall

Pros: It has a cooling cover, and the shredded foam fill is malleable and supportive for all body types

Con: It has an initial off-gassing odor that naturally goes away in a day

Bottom Line: Switching from fiber-fill to memory foam? Start with this one and never look back.

This crowd-pleasing pillow from Coop Home Goods is touted by reviewers for its unique adjustable feel, exceptional lift, and cool-to-the-touch polyester/rayon cover. The inside is filled with small shreds of memory foam, which offers more air ventilation than a solid type, but it won’t degrade or go limp like a fiber-fill pillow would. It's available to buy in a standard, queen, or king size.

Best Budget Buy

Pros: This pair is cooling, cushy, and affordable enough to buy for the whole home

Con: They’re only available in a queen size

Bottom Line: You get two top-quality shredded memory-foam pillows for (less than) the price of one from other brands.

If you’re allergy-prone and waking up every morning feels like you’re coming down with something, that may be reason enough to swap your current bed pillows for this hypoallergenic pair. Filled with shredded memory foam, they’re covered with a cooling polyester/rayon material that can be unzipped and thrown into the wash every week or so. Though only available in a queen size, their 7.5-inch-high loft is a comfortably average height that any type of sleeper can sink into comfortably.

Best Splurge

Cons: It’s only available in a queen size, and there's an initial off-gassing smell that may take a day or longer to dissipate

Bottom Line: This investment pillow feels like it was made just for you.

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Offering just the right blend of support and sink, this memory-foam pillow from Tempur-Pedic is a luxurious upgrade for your bed. Though it errs on the firmer side, users love that this pillow sufficiently cradles the head and neck and offers enough loft on its own, without needing additional pillows to stack under it. Its poly-blend cover is also machine-washable, and it adds an additional layer of softness. Note that this pillow is only available in a queen size.

A departure from hot and heavy pillow types, this shredded memory-foam pillow is not only soft, but it’s far more breathable than its solid-form counterparts. It fluffs up into a lofty form that can be molded to the right shape for resting your head on, and the fill is also removable if it feels too lofty for you. Not only is the design of the pillow light and breathable, but the material is also hypoallergenic, dust-mite-resistant, and can be thrown in the washing machine to clean, without fear of quality degradation. It's available in a queen or king size, and it can even be bought in a bundle of two or four pillows at a slight discount.

Best Firm Memory-Foam Pillow

Pros: It’s outstandingly supportive and ideal for back and side sleepers

Con: This pillow feels weightier than others

Bottom Line: If you need a rock-hard memory-foam pillow, this one is tops in support.

This extra dense memory-foam pillow is a total dream for back sleepers to snooze on, as it cradles the head and takes pressure off the neck with just the slightest amount of sink. The pillow is also aerated for better airflow to put an end to your tossing and turning. Just note that if you sleep with one arm under your pillow, you might want to try a more lightweight option, as this one is pretty heavy. This pillow is available in both a queen and king size.

Best Cooling Memory-Foam Pillow

Con: The flat shape of the pillow can be a little low for some, so it's most ideal for stomach sleepers

Bottom Line: If overheating and night sweats are an issue for you, this pillow provides cool relief.

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Though it feels just as responsive as a typical memory-foam pillow, this one’s cooling-gel-infused, hypoallergenic foam and crisp bamboo-fiber cover make it all the more comfy to curl up with each night. Users love its uniquely slim profile, as well as its effectiveness at reducing body aches. (Those who want a cooling pillow with more loft should opt for one of the shredded memory-foam pillows listed above.) It's only available in a standard size, ranging in height from the “Ultra Slim,” which about 2.5 inches thick, to the “Super Slim” that’s roughly 3.25 inches thick.

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